This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. REGISTER Discussion of Best Practices for managing business operations, finances and sales pipeline to avoid the potential pitfalls of growth and maintaining a positive relationship with your procurement officers. Presented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany. The minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and…

The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs. Please RSVP here: REGISTER NOW! Agenda 9:30 am Registration 10:00 am Presentation 10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff More information on the consolidated funding application here.

The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs. Please RSVP here: REGISTER HERE! Location: Schenectady County Community College - Stockade Building, Room 101 Agenda 9:30 am Registration 10:00 am Presentation 10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff More information on the consolidated funding application here.

This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. REGISTER Overview of Accounting Best Practices for government contracting including NYS and Federal Accounting Reporting Requirements, Understanding Financial Statements, Estimating, Job Costing, Billing, Collections and Dispute Resolution. Presented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany. The minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of…

The workshop includes an overview of the application and the CFA process followed by informational breakout sessions on specific funding available through the following agencies: Group 1: Empire State Development, and Department of State (LGE Program) Group 2: Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Homes and Community Renewal, Department of State (LWRP & BOA Program), NYS Council on the Arts, and NYS Canal Corporation Group 3: NYS Energy Research and Development Authority, Environmental Facilities Corporation, NY Power Authority, Department…

This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. REGISTER Overview of how to utilize your MWBE Certification in the Sales Process and Identi-fying Contracting Opportunities and the ins and outs of writing a winning proposal, how to read a RFP, and preparing the proposal components. Presented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany. The minority and women-owned business program…

Experience the power of lean and the changes and benefits of moving from a traditional environment to a lean environment by participating in a simulation workshop. Learn about the eight wastes and how to apply standardized work, workplace organization, visual controls, set-up reduction, batch-size reduction, point-of-use storage, quality at the source, workforce practices and pull systems to eliminate these wastes. Participation in this workshop before taking part in other workshops is recommended. Who should attend: Management Team, Operations Managers, Quality…

Monday, June 17, 2019 - rain or shine - the proceeds of this one day event are the only funds that will go towards several 2019/2020 college scholarship awards presented to high school seniors or current college students majoring in a field which can lead to employment with a manufacturer. Last year, CEN awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to 4 area students. Cost | $175 /person; $700 / foursome; $50 dinner only Registration | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Barbecue…

The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs. Please RSVP here: REGISTER NOW! 9:30 am Registration 10:00 am Presentation 10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff More information on the consolidated funding application here.